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FE55 UVM

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,277 mi
Last recorded104,277 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 UVM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 104,277 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 104,277 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 104,277 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 104,277 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 103,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion

Slight play in front joints

Pass 1 Feb 2021 104,277 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 104,277 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn diff bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 102,830 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 96,128 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 96,024 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 88,733 miles

park brake travel becoming high

rear pads wearing low

Pass 7 Jun 2016 81,819 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 81,819 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 74,979 miles

boot struts poor

play in gear selector

Pass 10 Jun 2014 67,618 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 67,617 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 59,128 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,347 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 44,524 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,644 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil on min

rear pads on 5mm

Fail 28 Aug 2009 30,139 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 22,056 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 22,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

travel in handbrake

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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FE55 UVM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE55 UVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FE55 UVM registered?

FE55 UVM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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